Engineer Explores True Crime & Fascinating Fire Stories with Sasquatch & Sourdough

In a recent video from the Sasquatch and Sourdough Podcast, hosts Christina and April from Crime to Burn discuss the infamous case of the Centralia fire. The fire, which has been burning since 1962, is officially old enough to collect Social Security and has been the subject of much speculation and debate. According to April, the most prevalent theory about how the fire started is that the city council approved lighting a fire in a trash dump to handle smells and rodents before their Memorial Day Parade. The problem is that the trash dump was in an old strip mine with openings leading to underground mine tunnels. These openings were supposed to have been sealed up, but it is believed that they were not, allowing the fire to spread to the underground mines. April also mentions that it was illegal in Pennsylvania at the time to have dump fires like this, so if you believe that this is how the fire started, it was an intentional criminal fire. The fire has had a significant impact on the environment and the community, with many residents being forced to leave their homes due to the danger. I find this case fascinating as it shows how human actions can have a significant impact on the environment and the creatures that live within it. The Centralia fire is a reminder of the importance of being mindful of our actions and the potential consequences they can have. I highly recommend checking out the full video from the Sasquatch and Sourdough Podcast to learn more about the Centralia fire and April's unique perspective as a fire protection engineer. It's a great listen for anyone interested in true crime, the paranormal, or the protection of our environment.